[Golden Legacy]

Straightforward suggestion. I just feel that separating the current "Other Games" forum into two separate forums (one for computer gaming, and the other for traditional console/handheld gaming) might benefit and help create a bit of distinction between the topics created.

And yes, I'm aware that with minimal activity on the forums, it probably won't do much, etc. etc. but I think in the long-term it's helpful.

Comments?

[Platinum Sun]

I don't feel that it's that urgent, but I agree. I don't have any console systems, so a CPU-only board would be nice, and I have noticed a recent increase in MMORPG discussion. Whatever you think is best.

[Max]

Well, the reason that boards get split or divided is because two separate, distinct genres of discussion have evolved, and so it makes sense to make each one have its own forum. However, in this case, there really isn't enough discussion to warrant having two different forums for PC and Console games, though if we were to have a resurgence in this forum's popularity I might consider it.

[Someone Else]

Basically: Never.

And you know, a majority of members don't even go for PC games here. I've made numerous topics for PC games and they all die; sometimes, no one replies period.

If it's not a PC MMORPG or not a game from a Nintendo console it's going to die.

[Aquamarine]

Basicaly, it would be spliting the "Other Games" forum into "Nintendo Games" and "MMORPG" forums, since that's about all we talk about. And they're all games, despite being played differently, so I don't think there is any need.

But hey, it's not on me to choose.

[Golden Djinn13]

I kinda agree with GL on this one. Some of the online game topics would be easier to find if they were in a seprate section. It could help with organization.

[Mars Djinni]

The only really active computer game topics are Flyff and Maple Story. I think it isn't nessecary and would look like it's completely inactive, if as WD said, the topics die easy and only two topics are popular. We're better of with one forum.

[Golden Legacy]

Part of the reason why I suggested the change is to encourage people to create and post topics on games besides those on Nintendo consoles. Currently, the Fire Emblem and Super Smash Brother Brawl topics, for example, receive the most posts, not to mention the pinned Next-Generation Console topic. That's all members see, and I figured actually adding another forum for PC games would help promote other games...

I don't know, just an idea. But yes, I see what you all mean.

[Someone Else]

Yeah, that's another possibility that I considered, and then you brought it up. :smile:

On the other hand, I don't see the harm in trying. And who knows, if we make another forum it might spring up some interest and ecourage our "active" users to be even more active.

[Golden Legacy]

Wind Dude, on Aug 7 2006, 06:25 PM, said:

Yeah, that's another possibility that I considered, and then you brought it up. :smile:

Funny how that works, eh? :P

Anyway, yes, I really don't see the harm in trying. It gives people an incentive to try, because it suddenly opens the possibility to them to post topics besides those they're already used to.

And this doesn't hold for just the games forum. Other forum ideas, like the other Current Affairs forum, would again encourage more and more members to participate in varied topics, not to mention helping to organize and clean up the forum.

All I ask is that you consider it.

[Max]

Hm, I do see your point GL, and I think it is a valid one. I would need your (and the other moderators') help in moving the already existing threads, but I don't see the harm in trying. I'm about to leave for work right now, but when I come home tonight I will try to remember to do this.

[Golden Legacy]

All right, thanks Max for giving it a try.

One final comment, though: would it be possible to separate what will be two game forums from the "Miscellaneous" label? Could we set them apart like with the Golden Sun and The Lost Age forums? Just curious.

~2121~

[Nick Presta]

I think that is a good idea. Laregely, you're gonig to have to use moderator discretion.

What would you like the name of the forum(s) to be? I'll go ahead and create!

[Golden Legacy]

Thanks, Nick. :smile:
Well, this is just tentative, so anyone can edit or clarify however they feel. But...

PC Gaming: Discuss computer games for PC, Mac, or Linux here.
Console Gaming: Discuss games for home consoles and handhelds here.

err... yeah, too straightforward? I couldn't think of anything simpler.

Again, could these be separate from the "Miscellenous" board, under the title of just "Other Games"?

EDIT: Oh, and are we adding a Current Affairs forum too, under "Miscellaneous"?

Sorry for all the questions...

[Someone Else]

If you're going to include PC, Mac, and Linux in the board call it "Computer Gaming".

[Mars Djinni]

Seeing as this is a Video Game forum, it's only right to place video games as one category. To clean up the clutter, don't you think we should combine GS, TLA, and Other games to one category? It looks a lot cleaner.

[Golden Legacy]

Wind Dude, on Aug 8 2006, 02:54 PM, said:

If you're going to include PC, Mac, and Linux in the board call it "Computer Gaming".

Good call. Thanks for pointing that out.

UPDATED:
Computer Gaming: Discuss computer games for PC, Mac, or Linux here.
Console Gaming: Discuss games for home consoles and handhelds here.

Mars Djinni, on Aug 8 2006, 03:34 PM, said:

Seeing as this is a Video Game forum, it's only right to place video games as one category. To clean up the clutter, don't you think we should combine GS, TLA, and Other games to one category? It looks a lot cleaner.

Interesting suggestion, Mars Djinni. Or perhaps we could combine the GS and TLA boards under one category, and the Computer Gaming and Console Gaming under another board? This way, we still retain the "essence" of GSSF, a category exclusive to the Golden Sun games.

[Sea of Time]

New members can use the GS and GS:TLA to their advantage. Remember people, there are still a lot of questions being asked in both the Help forums. Combining them is not urgent in any way.

As for splitting the Other Games forum, judging by the fact that PC Game topics die so quickly, I see no reason to make a Computer Gaming forum. You can do it sure, but the popularity of the Computer Gaming forum, in my opinion, will be limited.

[Someone Else]

Golden Legacy, on Aug 8 2006, 03:28 PM, said:

Interesting suggestion, Mars Djinni. Or perhaps we could combine the GS and TLA boards under one category, and the Computer Gaming and Console Gaming under another board? This way, we still retain the "essence" of GSSF, a category exclusive to the Golden Sun games.

In theory it's a good idea, but I'm worried that we'll have too many boards. But, it's worth a shot.

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As for splitting the Other Games forum, judging by the fact that PC Game topics die so quickly, I see no reason to make a Computer Gaming forum. You can do it sure, but the popularity of the Computer Gaming forum, in my opinion, will be limited.

We're aware of that, but we still feel that there's nothing wrong in trying. If you were here the past few weeks you'd see that the inactivity is terrible; it's time for something new.

[Nick Presta]

I don't mind the Video Games reorganization or the Current Events forums, but I think that the GS/TLA forum should be kept as they are, as this is GS forum, after all.

[Someone Else]

Hah, good point. I almost forgot what the true meaning of this forum really is.

[Platinum Sun]

True. The actual GS-related boards don't need any more help drowning in off-topic conversation. They're doing that on their own just fine.

[Nick Presta]

So to confirm, inside the VG forum, you want two sub forums - console and computer gaming?

[Golden Legacy]

Yes, that is correct. But I see you've already gone ahead and created the new boards. Thanks very much, Nick, and nice job.

[Nick Presta]

:smile:

I'll leave this topic open for any sort of additions/comments about the setup.

[Mars Djinni]

If it's not a problem, I think we would want to replace the IPB subforum markers back to their respective character sprites.

[Aquamarine]

Hey, these sub-forums are pretty cool! I like 'em! Not a bad idea after all GL. :) And the Current Affairs subforum is a good idea too.

[Someone Else]

Maybe Current Affairs could be changed to something like "Life" or "Real Life" etc, because we have a religion topic in there too.

Religion isn't an "Affair" exactly...

[Golden Legacy]

I was thinking something similar. There are plenty of topics that don't deal with news or events, but more open-ended response by the members (things like, What are you favourite _____? or What do you think of _____?).

The thing is, most of these topics (which you call "Real Life") are what's left in the Off-Topic, outside of the Current Affairs. Meaning that if we transferred all these topics into the CA board, it would be like the original Off-Topic...

(If that makes sense at all).

:): Or maybe that could be another board on its own? A "Real Life" forum where you discuss things like Religion and whatnot.

Just throwing ideas.

EDIT: "2. The Current Affairs forum is for world news (War in Iraq, Lebanon/Isreal War, etc), politic news (Elections, etc), and just news in general (Did you know (link to news story and discussion))." I'll ask Eugine about the topic (he created it, correct?)

[Nick Presta]

I think a religion topic is cool in the Current Affairs forum.
Perhaps changing the title to something along the lines of "Serious Discussion Forum" or something?

[Golden Legacy]

Come to think of it, I agree with Nick. It's not so out of place that it should warrant a name change.

"Current Affairs" sounds far more appealing than "Serious Discussion Forum". The latter seems too... forced. I think it's fine as it is.

[Mars Djinni]

Religion is a "Current Affair" in a sense that it is the cause for some current events in some shape or form.

[Aquamarine]

I think it's all a-ok as it is. Not too complicated and a bit more organized than before.